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MAKER'S MARK OF POUSSIELGUE-RUSANT, PARIS 1847-1891
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A French silver-gilt tazza in the late 16th Century manner
Maker's mark of Poussielgue-Rusant, Paris 1847-1891
Circular, on circular platform foot with acanthus border, the waisted column deeply cast with a frieze of Roman warriors, horses and a chariot, a battle scene before a castle above, the tazza with acanthus and gadrooned border, the centre with a Roman emperor in battle dress, his helmet and quiver at his feet, before a scene of battle within a city wall, with Ionic columns and statuary in the distance, the skies filled with smoke, the rocks at the foot of the emperor inscribed Pietro Colotti MDLXXXV
16.2cm. high
marked on border
962gr.
Maker's mark of Poussielgue-Rusant, Paris 1847-1891
Circular, on circular platform foot with acanthus border, the waisted column deeply cast with a frieze of Roman warriors, horses and a chariot, a battle scene before a castle above, the tazza with acanthus and gadrooned border, the centre with a Roman emperor in battle dress, his helmet and quiver at his feet, before a scene of battle within a city wall, with Ionic columns and statuary in the distance, the skies filled with smoke, the rocks at the foot of the emperor inscribed Pietro Colotti MDLXXXV
16.2cm. high
marked on border
962gr.
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.